440 in 2000 Ram 2500

Moparguy · Jan 20, 2014

I was thinking about putting a 440 big block that I have in my 2000 Ram 2500 that has a 5 speed manual, has anyone done the swap? I would like to do a diesel swap but the price on a 12 valve cummins is crazy plus I already have the big block.

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dodge dude94 · Jan 20, 2014

You'd have to do some major fab work to get the 440 to even fit, let alone all of the de-computerization you'd have to do.

Moparguy · Jan 20, 2014

I think it will fit easily as far as the size goes, if you can fit a 426 hemi in an A-body (Duster) I think a 440 will fit in the truck. As far a the wiring I was told to install a mechanical pump Cummins all I would need to do is run the power wires to run the engine and all the wires for the gauges like the temp, oil, etc. should work. Is there something that I am not thinking of?

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Merc225hp · Jan 20, 2014

If you have the skills this is not hard to do. Fab up motor mounts or use a engine plate front and mid. BBM 727 4wd tranny, xcase I have yet to look into spline wise so no help there yet, but there are all kinds of adapters out there. As for gauges they might still work through the pcm, they did on a chevy efi I changed over to propane and HEI dizzy. Just have to keep the pcm in play thats all.

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